1medium eggplant peeled and chopped to 1/2-1 inch chunks
1yellow onionchopped
1tbspminced garlic
1red bell pepperchopped
1tbspall purpose flour
1candiced tomatoes
2cupsvegetable broth
8oztomato sauce
3russett potatoespeeled and diced 1 inch
2tbspPaprika
1tspdried thyme
2tbspsoy sauce
2tspgranulated sugar
1tspWorcestershire
1bay leaf
salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
Coat the bottom of a large pot with olive oil and place it over medium heat. When its hot, add the eggplant. Sauté until lightly browned. Then Add red pepper, onion, and garlic to the pot. Continue to sauté until peppers and onions are tender, about 10 minutes.
Sprinkle in the flour, while stirring, until it evenly coats everything.
Add tomatoes, sauce, broth, Paprika, thyme, bay leaf, potatoes, soy sauce, sugar, and Worcestershire to the pot. Bring to a good boil then simmer,uncovered, until the potatoes are fork tender, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes.
Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. I like to add a bit of cayenne pepper too for a kick. Remove Bay leaf.